Graduate Teaching Assistants

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 18,320 - 59,290

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support faculty within educational institutions. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses, assisting with research, and preparing examinations. Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program and possess strong skills in reading comprehension, active listening, and instructing. With favorable job growth predicted, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to educational development while gaining practical experience in the academic environment.

Qualifications

Must be enrolled in a graduate school program.
Ability to assist in teaching lower-level courses.
Capable of developing teaching materials and preparing examinations.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate level courses.
Assist faculty members with laboratory or field research.
Complete laboratory projects before assigning to students.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Speaking

Instructing

Learning Strategies

Writing

Education

Enrollment in a graduate school program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Docs

IBM SPSS Statistics

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Description & Duties Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing teaching or teaching-related duties, such as teaching lower level courses, developing teaching materials, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers. Graduate teaching assistants must be enrolled in a graduate school program. Graduate assistants who primarily perform non‑teaching duties, such as research, should be reported in the occupational category related to the work performed.

What Do Graduate Teaching Assistants Do On a Daily Basis?

Teach undergraduate level courses.
Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
Meet with supervisors to discuss students’ grades or to complete required grade‑related paperwork.
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.

Graduate Teaching Assistant Required Skills

These are the skills Graduate Teaching Assistants say are the most useful in their careers:

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation

Teaching Fellow
Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)
Teacher Assistant
Exam Proctor
Instructor

Graduate Teaching Assistant Job Outlook

There were about 168,300 jobs for Graduate Teaching Assistants in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 7.7% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 12,900 new jobs for Graduate Teaching Assistants by 2026. There will be an estimated 14,400 positions per year. The states with the most job growth for Graduate Teaching Assistants are Utah, Nevada, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Illinois, or North Dakota. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Graduate Teaching Assistant Average Salary

The typical yearly salary for Graduate Teaching Assistants is somewhere between $18,320 and $59,290.

Graduate Teaching Assistants who work in Massachusetts, Washington, or Minnesota, make the highest salaries.

How much do Graduate Teaching Assistants make in each U.S. state?